Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices and more pending sales in September compared to a year ago – when Hurricane Irma struck the Florida Keys on Sept. 10, 2017 – according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Fla. Housing Market: Closed Sales, Pending Sales, Median Prices Up in Sept. 2018
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SR Technologies to Create 40 Jobs at New Headquarters in Broward County
SR Technologies, Inc. a division of SRT Group, announced today that it has selected Sunrise for its new headquarters. SRT will create 40 jobs and retain 161 positions. The company will also invest approximately $1 million in the local community. [Read more…] about SR Technologies to Create 40 Jobs at New Headquarters in Broward County
Gov. Scott Thanks Businesses for Hurricane Relief Donations
Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida today thanked the following businesses for their generous donations to the Florida Disaster Fund, which was activated by Governor Scott to aid those impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Thanks Businesses for Hurricane Relief Donations
Lyft Offers Help During Hurricane Michael
In response to Hurricane Michael, Lyft is committed to doing our part to help those in need.
Before the storm, we donated to a Relief Rides program and partnered with United Way’s 2-1-1 program to help those in need evacuate. Now, we’re helping those impacted by Hurricane Michael receive the local assistance they need.
Across Panama City, FL, Tallahassee, FL and Albany, GA, we’re providing free rides to help those recovering from Hurricane Michael move around. Whether it be to local hospitals, shelters or food banks, those impacted can use code MICHAELRELIEF for one free ride up to $15. Valid between now and Friday, Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
With safety as our number one priority, we continue to monitor the conditions and communicate with Lyft drivers, passengers and government officials. As always, we look forward to providing rides to those who need them.
Our hearts go out to those impacted by Hurricane Michael.
Florida Department of Education Honors Seven Employers for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Director Allison Flanagan recognized seven outstanding Tampa Bay Area companies for their commitment to hiring Floridians with disabilities. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Honors Seven Employers for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
Freedom Boat Club Corporate Donates $30,000 to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Freedom Boat Club, the nation’s oldest and largest boat club with 20,000+ members in 31 states and Canada, recently concluded its third national cause-marketing partnership to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. [Read more…] about Freedom Boat Club Corporate Donates $30,000 to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
Florida Realtors® Signs MoU with FNAIM Aix Marseille Provence, FNAIM Grand Paris and World Property Business Club
Florida Realtors today signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) for 2018 with three highly respected French real estate organizations: FNAIM Aix Marseille Provence, FNAIM Grand Paris and the World Property Business Club – it marks the first time the organizations have come together to sign this kind of an agreement. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Signs MoU with FNAIM Aix Marseille Provence, FNAIM Grand Paris and World Property Business Club
Harris Corporation Kicks Off Annual Brevard County United Way Campaign with First of Ten Planned Events
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) Thursday kicked off its annual Brevard County United Way campaign with the first of ten events that encourage employees to get involved and support the agency. [Read more…] about Harris Corporation Kicks Off Annual Brevard County United Way Campaign with First of Ten Planned Events
Gov. Scott: Publix to Create 700 New Jobs by Expanding Lakeland Corporate Office
Governor Rick Scott and Publix CEO & President Todd Jones announced today that Publix will expand its headquarters in Lakeland and add 700 additional jobs by the end of 2027. Since construction on Publix’s current corporate office was announced in 2001, Publix has entered three additional states, more than doubled its annual sales, opened more than 500 new stores and added about 70,000 associates. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Publix to Create 700 New Jobs by Expanding Lakeland Corporate Office
Sachs Media Group Named Small PR Firm of the Year Nationally by PR News
Sachs Media Group is honored to have been named the 2018 “PR Firm of the Year” by PR News, the highly respected national industry journal. The PR News Platinum and Agency Elite Awards are bestowed annually on firms and individuals producing the nation’s most outstanding communications initiatives. [Read more…] about Sachs Media Group Named Small PR Firm of the Year Nationally by PR News